Burkina Faso’s Military Ruler Capt. Traoré Says Democracy Must Be ‘Forgotten’
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three years ago, has declared that democracy is not suitable for Burkina Faso. He described political parties as divisive and dangerous and urged citizens to forget about the Western model of governance. Despite an initial promise to restore democratic rule by July 2024, the junta extended its authority by another five years. Traoré drew on the example of Libya’s post-Gaddafi crisis to warn against bloodshed linked to imposed democratic systems. He offered little detail on his own plan but emphasised a revolutionary approach based on sovereignty, patriotism and grassroots mobilisation. Traditional leaders will play a key role, he said, alongside efforts to boost economic and military self-reliance. Traoré has won supporters across Africa for his Pan-African vision and criticism of Western influence. Like Mali and Niger, Burkina Faso has turned away from former European partners and sought new alliances in its fight against Islamist militants.
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